Part-time Master's Degree Program for Health Care Workers or Faculty

The Master of Arts in Bioethics and Medical Humanities is obtained under the School of Graduate Studies’ graduate study Plan B. The degree is completed with 30 credit hours. The program is very flexible and the degree can be earned in a maximum of 5 years time. The School of Graduate Studies requires a student be consecutively enrolled in Fall and Spring semesters in order to maintain part-time student status. Students beginning the program in the Fall of 2018 or later, will complete an additional 3 credits to the scenarios outlined below. Students beginning Spring of 2018 will fall under the 27 credit hour requirement for the degree. Please email Michelle L. Champoir-Burke with any questions, MLN10@case.edu.

‌Many institutions offer tuition reimbursement for employees who pursue a graduate degree. Below are some of the local area institutions and links to their tuition benefits:

Cleveland Clinic

After completing twelve months of employment, you are eligible to receive tuition reimbursement after satisfactorily completing approved courses. EdAssist Help Desk at 877.410.6927 Reimbursement is based on:

Status (full- or part-time)

Nursing or non-nursing

Type of degree

University Hospitals

For More Information

Contact the HR Service Center at 1-877-471-7522 for eligibility and program details.

Eligibility

To be eligible for tuition reimbursement, you must:

Be a regular full-time or part-time employee and maintain that status through date of reimbursement

Obtain manager approval at the time of initial application top

How the Program Works

The program provides reimbursement for educational coursework leading to a two- or four-year degree that upon completion can commonly be utilized at University Hospitals after graduation.

*Students will select electives in consultation with his/her faculty adviser. Electives must enhance an understanding of issues in the field of bioethics and must be relevant to the student’s academic interests and goals.